Northern Colorado Plateau Network, Inventory and Monitoring Program20091001Timpanogos Cave National Monument Vegetation Mapping Project - Spatial Vegetation Datavector digital dataUSGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping ProgramTimpanogos Cave National MonumentDenver, COUSGS, Biological Resources Discipline, Center for Biological Informaticshttp://www1.usgs.gov/vip/tica/ticageodata.zipdoi:10.5066/F7RF5S1SThis polygon feature class represents vegetation communities mapped at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The polygons were generated using guidelines set by the Standardized National Vegetation Classification System (October 1995). Vegetation polygons were drawn on-screen using the aerial 2006 photography. Traditional image interpretation cues were used to develop the polygons, such as shape, size, pattern, tone, texture, color, and shadow. Additional data layers were used in aiding the interpretation, such as slope, hydrology, geography, and ground-collected vegetation information. As with any digital layer, this layer is a representation of what is actually occurring on the ground at the time the imagery was acquired (August 2006). Errors are inherent in any interpretation of ground qualities.This polygon layer represents vegetation communities found at the Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The intended use of all data in the park's GIS library is to support diverse park activities including planning, management, maintenance, research, and interpretation.20060818Source photography dateCompleteAs neededTimpanogos Cave National Monument and environs-111.715562-111.70349440.44476240.435635NoneVegetation ClassificationStandardized National Vegetation ClassificationSNVCSNVCSAllianceCommunity AssociationVegetation MapNational Park Service Theme Category ThesaurusVegetationISO 19115 Topic CategorybiotanoneTimpanogos Cave National MonumentTICAUtah CountyUtahUTColorado PlateauNational Park ServiceNPSUSANational Park System Unit Name ThesaurusTimpanogos Cave National MonumentNational Park System Unit Code ThesaurusTICANoneStandardized National Vegetation Classification Systemvegetation classificationalliancecommunity associationKingdomPlantaeNoneAcknowledgment of the National Park Service would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any person using the information presented here should fully understand the data collection and compilation process before beginning their analysis/use. The burden of determining fitness for use lies with the user.Northern Colorado Plateau Network, Inventory and Monitoring ProgramHelen ThomasData ManagermailingP.O. Box 848MoabUT84532435-719-2340helen_thomas@nps.govNPS, NCPNMicrosoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.4.1420Coles, J., J. Von Loh, A. Wight, K. Schulz, and A. Evenden20090401Vegetation Classification and Mapping Project Report, Timpanogos Cave National Monumentreporthttp://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/Network staff have ground checked and verified all features to the best of their knowledge. GIS personnel verified all features and attributes.All polygon features are checked for topology using the ArcGIS software. There are no duplicate features present. The tests for logical consistency are performed in ArcGIS. All attribute codes and attributes have been checked for typographical and logical errors.This data contains all the polygons mapped in Timpanogos Cave National Monument. All data in the project area were classified and digitized. This includes alliances/community association classes, density classes, height classes, pattern groups, water, and unvegetated/landuse.The vegetation spatial data meets National Map Accuracy Standards.Not applicableUSGSvariesTimpanogos Caveraster digital data24000CD-ROMunknownunknownDRGDigital Raster Graphics were used for field maps.County USDA Aerial Photo Field Office, Salt Lake City, UT20060101Digital Orthophoto quadrangle of Timpanogos Cave National MonumentBIL digital fileSalt Lake City, UTUSDA Aerial Photo Field OfficeNAIP photography12000CD-ROMunknownunknownTICA orthophotoThis digital orthophoto provided the project basemap.Imagery collection and publication.20060801Mapping. Mapping was done by onscreen digitizing methods. Line feature classes were created and then converted into polygons. Each polygon was then attributed.20080101Revision and publication. Following the mapping process, specialists examined and analyzed the vegetation layer. Adjustments were made to the data layer according to those assessments. Data was migrated to a personal file-based geodatabase using the vegetation template.20090101VectorG-polygon120Universal Transverse Mercator120.999600-111.0000000.000000500000.0000000.000000coordinate pair0.0001000.000100metersNorth American Datum of 1983Geodetic Reference System 806378137.000000298.257222fcl_Veg_PolysFeature class attribute tableNational Park ServiceOBJECTIDInternal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.SHAPEFeature geometry.ESRICoordinates defining the features.Polygon_IDunique polygon ID.National Park ServiceNPS four letter park code plus unique number.Map_Unit_IDmap class number.National Park ServiceCode delineating the map unit for TICA.Map_Unit_Common_NameMap unit common name.National Park ServiceThe common name of the map unit for TICA.Edit_DateDate of edit(s).National Park ServiceDate of any edits or updates to attrbutes.Edit_NotesExplanation of edit.National Park ServiceNotes about any edits or updates to point.AcresDouble.National Park ServiceAcres calculated using ArcMap geometry.HectaresDouble.National Park ServiceHectares calculated using ArcMap geometry.SHAPE_LengthLength of feature in internal units.ESRIPositive real numbers that are automatically generated.SHAPE_AreaArea of feature in internal units squared.ESRIPositive real numbers that are automatically generated.RuleIDRule identificationNPSTextual rule identification name.OverrideUnknown field created by originator but not documented.NPSBlob.rc_VegPolys_VegMapInfoRelationship to table TBL_VEGMAP_INFONational Park ServiceThe National Vegetation Classification Standard is organized hierarchically to support conservation and resource stewardship applications across multiple scales. The upper levels of the hierarchy are based on the physical form or structure of the vegetation (physiognomy) and have been refined from the international standards developed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The two most detailed levels of the hierarchy are based on the species composition of existing vegetation (floristics) and reflect the phyto-sociological standards that were originally developed by European ecologists. The vegetation classification is continually advanced through the collection and analysis of new field data and will be greatly strengthened during the course of the USGS/NPS mapping efforts. Data file attributes include vegetation height, density, species, alliance, community element, and land cover. OBJECTID - ObjectID - Sequential unique whole numbers automatically generated. SHAPE - Geometry - Feature geometry, ESRI autogenerated. Polygon_ID- Text - Unique polygon identifier created for relationship purposes. Map_Unit_ID - Text - Code delineating the Map Unit for TICA. Map_Unit_Common_Name - Text - The common name of the map unit for TICA. Edit_Date - Date - The date the polygon was last edited. Edit_Notes - Text - Notes detailing any edits made to a polygon. SHAPE_Length - Double - Length of feature in internal units. SHAPE_Area - Double - Area of feature in internal units squared. Acres - Double - Acres calculated using ArcMap geometry function. Hectares - Double - Hectares created using ArcMap geometry functionnoneUSGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and SynthesisUSGS-NPS Vegetation Characterization Program Coordinatormailing and physical addressDenver Federal Center, Building 810, MS 302DenverColorado80225(303) 202-4220303-202-4219gs-b-npsveg@usgs.govDownloadable dataThe U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. 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The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from an U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service servers and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on another system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this metadata report does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the U. S. Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey and National Park Service.HTMLhttp://www.usgs.gov/core_science_systems/csas/vip/parks/tica.htmlInternet AccessNone2009072020100615USGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and SynthesisUSGS-NPS Vegetation Characterization Program Coordinatormailing and physical addressDenver Federal Center, Building 810, MS 302DenverColorado80225(303) 202-4220303-202-4219gs-b-npsveg@usgs.govFGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001.1-1999http://www.usgs.gov/core_science_systems/csas/metadata/index.html